What is the most common route of pathogen transmission in the hospital setting?

a. Indirect contact
b. Droplet transmission
c. Airborne transmission
d. Surgical transmission

ANS: A
Indirect contact transmission is the most frequent mode of transmission in the health care envi-ronment.

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The part of the statement of cash flows that includes the day-to-day financial transactions of the business is the net cash _______________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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